Dark Side 7.1.17

[Steve 0080]

There's already a dozens or so threads on "the dark side." You might want to check them out. It's going to depend who answers you question. Dark siders will tell you it's wonderful, those that use motorcycle tires will tell you it's dangerous. The only advantage I see to using a car tire on a motorcycle is tire mileage. You'll get about 3X the tire mileage, 45-60K miles, I guess. I get 16-18k on AVONs. I won't do it for safety reasons. I've followed 2 dark siders, when cornering the tire rides up on the narrow outside edge. Watching them, it looks to me like a little sand or whatever & you're a goner. I don't think dealerships will put a car tire on a motorcycle, I don't know of any MC shops, in my area, that will either, for legal reasons. I've "heard" that insurance co.'s have refused to pay for damage if you run a car tire. Check out all the other threads on treads.

Sorry but most of what you have heard is

I had my local Honda dealership install two for me:
As far as legal reasons: there are none
Insurance companies, or at least mine has no concerns

True you will run into many opinions and some folks who still use the missionary position and refuse to try anything new.

For me, I prefer the runflats, I prefer snow tires( far better traction than any tire out there now)

I have offered my bike to anyone who wanted to try out the DS at the last rally held in Franklin and no one had the desire. IMHO if no one told you there was a CT on the back you may not even notice.
I have a note to order another snow tire on my December calendar. Dunlop snow tire... perfect!
P.S. there are many opinions and positions other than the same ole thang.

[stevenolts]

I want to go ahead and give the dark side tire on the rear a try. I am only getting 9000 miles per rear tire on the OEM tires.
I have an extra rim and would like to try on long trips. If I like maybe I will use for more than that.

What is the best dark side tire for handling (cost is not an issue)?
Model
size
run flat
no run flat
where did you buy

do they make a Michelin tire we can use?
Steve

[bob109]

I want to go ahead and give the dark side tire on the rear a try. I am only getting 9000 miles per rear tire on the OEM tires.
I have an extra rim and would like to try on long trips. If I like maybe I will use for more than that.

What is the best dark side tire for handling (cost is not an issue)?
Model
size
run flat
no run flat
where did you buy

do they make a Michelin tire we can use?
Steve

The attached registry is, by far, the single most inclusive listing of Dark Side Tires in use. Going to the Honda Portion of the list you'll find all the info you are looking for!

http://darkside.nwff.info/?p=tires

[stevenolts]

Thank you, Steve

[stevenolts]

If I go with the General G-MAX is this the tire you are using?

General G-Max AS-03195/55/16 RF

I can get it at Walmart for $77.00
Do you think they will mount and balance it?

Steve

[bob109]

If I go with the General G-MAX is this the tire you are using?

General G-Max AS-03195/55/16 RF

I can get it at Walmart for $77.00
Do you think they will mount and balance it?

Steve

The General G-Max AS-03 195/55-R16 is the tire I'm using. The tire is not a Run-Flat. I'm currently on my second Max and will be changing it out for another Max. I do solo riding and run the tire at 43 PSI and like the handling and, of course, the overall mileage achieved with the tire.

If the Wally World Folks have a question about the mounting tell them you have a F6B Trike. They are equipped with two car tires on the rear. I doubt you'll have a problem once you tell them about a Trike application.

Regards and Safe Riding

bob109

[stevenolts]

Does anyone run the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT
195/55R16

It is a run flat with a symmetrical pattern

Steve